spasmophilia
noun
spas·mo·phil·ia
ˌspaz-mə-ˈfil-ē-ə 
: an abnormal tendency to convulsions, tetany, or spasms from even slight mechanical or electrical stimulation
spasmophilia associated with rickets
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“Spasmophilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/spasmophilia. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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